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From Poison To Purine: A Chemical Mood Swing

From Poison To Purine: A Chemical Mood Swing
From terror to ecstasy in one chemical substitution! The top panel shows hydrogen cyanide (HCN) - a deadly poison that'll kill you faster than a faculty meeting. The bottom shows adenine - one of the building blocks of DNA that literally makes life possible. The facial expressions perfectly capture how chemists feel about these compounds. Nothing says "chemistry humor" quite like the fine line between death and the miracle of existence.

Depends On The Context

Depends On The Context
Chemist humor at its finest! The left panel is your average person enjoying a pleasant aroma, but the right panel shows the TERRIFYING reality for chemists who know that almonds and hay smell can signal hydrogen cyanide - one of the deadliest poisons known! It's like how regular folks see a cute snake while herpetologists are calculating their remaining seconds to live. Chemistry knowledge: sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse that turns innocent scents into a horror movie!

It's Too Late, We're Cooked

It's Too Late, We're Cooked
The sweet scent of almonds in a chemistry lab isn't a delightful snack break—it's hydrogen cyanide saying hello. That distinctive aroma is the universal signal to update your will and text your loved ones goodbye. Chemistry labs: where smelling something pleasant might be the last pleasant thing you ever do.